Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Ralph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026. Photograph: Al Drago/ReutersView image in fullscreenRalph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026. And I will be … a vocal vote and a supporter to make this happen.”But his announcement comes after Trump already said on Friday that he had asked Darline Graham to run for the position in a special GOP primary on 11 August.
- ▪Ralph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Al Drago/ReutersView image in fullscreenRalph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026.
- ▪And I will be … a vocal vote and a supporter to make this happen.”But his announcement comes after Trump already said on Friday that he had asked Darline Graham to run for the position in a special GOP primary on 11 August.
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Ralph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026. Photograph: Al Drago/ReutersView image in fullscreenRalph Norman on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 13 July 2026. Photograph: Al Drago/ReutersSouth CarolinaRepublican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South CarolinaCongressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to runLucy CampbellSat 18 Jul 2026 15.14 EDTLast modified on Sat 18 Jul 2026 15.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Republican representative Ralph Norman, of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator Lindsey Graham, despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run.Announcing the launch of his bid on Saturday,…
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